Recreation Specialist
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
This certificate program provides an enhanced understanding of the basic service industry skills necessary for successful employment in the recreation, parks, tourism and hospitality industry. This program is designed to meet the needs of students interested in seeking entry-level employment in a wide range of positions within the industry. Career opportunities include: recreation attendant, program coordinator, event planner, recreation program leader, pool manager, sports official (umpire and referee), ski resort worker, camp counselor, theme park attendant, tour guide, golf course employee and other related occupations.
Recreation Specialist Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 45,320
- High salary: 134,680
- Average salary: 77180
Facilities Managers
Associate's degree, High school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 62,550
- High salary: 173,080
- Average salary: 104690
General and Operations Managers
High school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 47,420
- High salary: 0
- Average salary: 102950
All Careers in Recreation Specialist (5)
| Facilities Managers | Associate's degree, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 104,690 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Managers | - n/a | Stable | 104,690 |
| General and Operations Managers | High school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 102,950 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | - n/a | Rising | 77,180 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Stable | 75,890 |
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